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Established in 1990, the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Marine Science Laboratory, part of the Department of Biological Sciences in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, is a unique site of scientific inquiry and discovery open for public viewing. Located at the Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex in Boca Raton, FL, the lab’s faculty and students conduct world-class research while almost 200,000 annual visitors observe from the visitors' gallery above. The Marine Science Lab has served as the primary research site for over 200 peer reviewed scientific publications and nine book chapters. The overarching theme for the lab’s research is to address how marine organisms interact with their environments and the importance of these relationships to basic understanding and in support of conservation. The Marine Science Lab’s faculty and students investigate topics including sea turtle development and physiology, shark and ray sensory biology, seagrass ecology, and octopus behavior. Additionally, it is a mentoring hub for future scientists and science communicators, with unparalleled experiential learning opportunities that translate to professional roles in the sciences, government organizations, or the private sector.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Marine Science Laboratory is to provide a site suitable for performing research, educating students on how to advance our knowledge of and protection of marine life, and fostering communication of what is learned to the general public.

Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Marine SEA Scholars

The Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Marine SEA Scholars (Science, Education, and Arts) provides financial assistance to students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to become ambassadors of community outreach focused on Â鶹ŮÀÉ Marine Research Lab studies and activities.

The goal of this program is to develop well-rounded, skilled, and knowledgeable individuals who are motivated to understand science through (i) participation in established studies at the Â鶹ŮÀÉ Marine Research Lab, (ii) engagement in the public education and outreach activities, and (iii) enhanced effective communication of science to broad audiences.

Meet the Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Marine SEA Scholars